The 2020 BMW K 1600 GTL has 3 recalls, the most serious being a rear suspension link strut that can fracture and allow the rear of the motorcycle to contact the spinning rear wheel, causing sudden loss of stability and control.
The transmission carries two separate concerns. Certain internal transmission components may not have reached the required hardness during production, which can allow two gears to engage at once or cause internal parts to break apart. Either outcome can lock the rear wheel without warning, throwing the bike into an uncontrolled skid. There is also a seal on the reverse gear control unit that can deteriorate and let moisture into the unit, causing it to overheat and raising the risk of a fire in the drivetrain area.
At a glance
What can fail
The seal on the reverse gear control unit can wear down, letting moisture in. This causes the unit to overheat.
What the fix does
The reverse gear control unit will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame may be insufficiently strong and can become damaged.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear link strut at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Certain transmission parts may not have been hardened properly, which can cause two gears to engage at once or damage transmission components.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the shift forks, 5th/6th gear selector sleeve, and 6th gear wheel at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
